Although Li Mu’s words were filled with refusal, they were expressed in an extremely tactful manner. Upon understanding, the expectation in Liu Yalan’s eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by a sense of relief and understanding.

Liu Yalan understood Li Mu’s position and determination, as well as the immense gap between them.

Such a Celestial Pride like Li Mu reached the Divinity Transformation stage within a century, and at a young age, he had already earned the title of Artifact Refining Grandmaster, with a future of limitless potential, incomparable to herself.

Saying these words had exhausted all of Liu Yalan’s courage, and now she dared not entertain any further expectations.

Liu Yalan lowered her head and nodded silently, agreeing with Li Mu’s decision.

Seeing this, Li Mu couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief; clearly stating his thoughts gave him a sense of liberation and ease.

He knew this might make Liu Yalan feel uncomfortable, but Li Mu believed it was the best choice; emotions couldn’t be allowed to affect his planned future, nor could anyone become a stumbling block in his path.

Following this, once Liu Yalan’s emotions had mostly stabilized, Li Mu began discussing the opening of the first store of Li’s Treasure Tower with her.

Li Mu handed Liu Yalan a Storage Ring filled with abundant Spiritual Objects, marking the start of their cooperation. The Storage Ring was packed with all kinds of rare Spiritual Objects, High-tier Spiritual Artifacts, and Spirit Treasures, worth a fortune. This was Li Mu’s trust and support for Liu Yalan.

Upon receiving and inspecting the Spiritual Artifacts within the Storage Ring, Liu Yalan was filled with gratitude and respect for Li Mu, knowing this was his trust in her and an acknowledgment of her abilities.

Liu Yalan resolved to give her all and not disappoint Li Mu’s expectations.

Watching Liu Yalan leave full of vigor, Li Mu couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Establishing Li’s Treasure Tower in the Central State Spirit Realm was a risky move. Li Mu actually had no great expectations for the plan to open Li’s Treasure Tower in the Central State Spirit Realm. As the most prosperous and wealthy area in the entire Cultivation Realm, the commercial competition was extremely fierce, and setting up a Treasure Tower and standing out in such an environment was undeniably difficult.

Moreover, Li Mu was backed by the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, a behemoth. As one of the top forces in the Central State Spirit Realm, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s profound heritage and rich resources were astonishing, with various High-tier Spiritual Materials and rare Spiritual Objects available like an endless Treasure Vault. As long as he had enough Sect Contribution, Li Mu could exchange for these High-tier Spiritual Materials with ease, without worrying about a lack of resources.

This was undoubtedly a huge advantage for Li Mu, allowing him to use these Spiritual Materials to refine even more powerful Magical Treasures and Pills, quickly enhancing his cultivation.

However, Li Mu also understood that acquiring High-tier Spiritual Materials couldn’t rely entirely on the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, especially the vast amount of High-tier Spiritual Materials needed to assist the growth of Spirit Plants. After all, he harbored too many secrets, and if they were discovered, it would definitely bring endless danger, possibly even from the higher-ups of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.

After seeing Liu Yalan off, Li Mu turned and began patrolling the seven Spirit Peaks of the Seven Gods Mountain.

In the areas where the Spiritual Qi was rich on the seven Spirit Peaks of the Seven Gods Mountain, Li Mu developed large areas of Spirit Fields, set up Arrays, and planted seven types of Tier Five Spirit Plants, each representing one of the Five Elements or Yin Yang Spirit Plants, each being tended by a Divinity Transformation Avatar.

Li Mu flew to Golden Sword Peak and plunged into the Spirit Field Array. Wherever his gaze fell, golden light shone, as if countless pieces of gold were shimmering in the sunlight. This was one of the Tier Five Gold Element Spirit Plants he had meticulously cultivated, the Golden Sword Chrysanthemum. Under the Golden Essence Array, these Spirit Plants thrived, each reaching two feet in height, with tough stems like willow and jade-green leaves, exuding a rich Gold Essence Qi.

Standing beside the Spirit Field, Li Mu felt the dense Spiritual Qi and the vigorous vitality exuded by the Golden Sword Chrysanthemum, his face breaking into a satisfied smile. After more than ten years of meticulous care, the Golden Sword Chrysanthemum had passed the Juvenile Stage and entered the Growth Stage. Another hundred years or so, and it would be ready for harvest.

Just as Li Mu was inspecting the growth status of the Golden Sword Chrysanthemum, there was suddenly a strong surge of Gold Essence converging in the center of the Spirit Field.

Soon, the Dragon Source Golden Pearl refined Divinity Transformation Avatar emerged and condensed in mid-air above the Spirit Field, bearing a visage nine-tenths similar to Li Mu, seated cross-legged with eyes closed as if in slumber. However, upon sensing Li Mu’s arrival, it immediately opened its eyes, revealing a hint of expectation.

"The main body, you’ve come. Did you bring the Golden Glaze Origin Stone?" the Gold Essence Divinity Transformation Avatar asked Li Mu directly, getting straight to the point.

Li Mu smiled slightly, accustomed to and unsurprised by the coldness and impatience of the Gold Essence Divinity Transformation Avatar. He did not feel displeasure or anger because of it. On the contrary, he understood and accepted this attitude, as it was determined by the nature of their relationship.

Li Mu smiled and nodded, raising his right hand. Suddenly, a flash of light appeared, revealing a massive heap of Golden Glaze Origin Stones above his palm, piled like a small mountain.

The Golden Glaze Origin Stone, an extremely precious Tier Six Spiritual Material, each piece contained a powerful Gold Essence Qi, not only capable of enhancing a cultivator’s Gold Cultivation but also of increasing the power of Gold Attributes when refining Magical Treasures, and creating a Gold Essence Environment to accelerate the growth of Gold Element Spirit Plants.

The reason Li Mu generously handed these Golden Glaze Origin Stones over to the Gold Essence Divinity Transformation Avatar was that he knew these materials would realize greater value in its hands. Although the Gold Essence Divinity Transformation Avatar lacked independent Spiritual Wisdom, it possessed the talent and Divine Techniques of Gold Elemental Power. Therefore, its speed in hastening the ripening of the Golden Sword Chrysanthemum would be faster, and more effective than himself.

The Gold Essence Divinity Transformation Avatar quickly cast spells, receiving the Golden Glaze Origin Stones from Li Mu’s hand. A glint of satisfaction flashed in its eyes, aware of the preciousness and importance of these materials, and understanding the effort and cost Li Mu had endured to acquire them. Yet, it did not alter its demeanor or stance, maintaining a cold and aloof expression, as if a chasm lay between it and Li Mu.

Even though the Gold Element Divinity Transformation Avatar was born because of Li Mu, it understood that its fate was tied to his, and would end consequentially because of him, naturally not offering him a friendly expression.

The Gold Element Divinity Transformation Avatar did not disappoint Li Mu, for as soon as it received the Golden Glaze Origin Stones, it began to hasten the ripening of the Golden Sword Chrysanthemum.

In a swift motion, the Gold Element Divinity Transformation Avatar scattered the massive amount of Golden Glaze Origin Stones across the Spirit Field, then channeled mana to guide the Gold Essence Spiritual Qi within, fusing it with the surrounding environment. Soon, the entire Spirit Field was enveloped in golden radiance, transforming into a world full of vitality and energy.

After delivering the Spiritual Materials and observing the growth status of the Spirit Plants, Li Mu expressed his gratitude to the Golden Essence Clone for its hard work and hurriedly bid farewell, heading to the next Spirit Peak.

However, as Li Mu was fully absorbed in patrolling the seven main peaks of the Seven Gods Mountain, busily checking the growth of the seven Spirit Fields, within the Sect Leader’s Mansion of the Seven Profound Sect, a life-and-death test concerning Xue’Er was unfolding in a secluded Cultivation Room.

At this moment, Xue’Er sat quietly on the stone bed in the Cultivation Room, eyes tightly closed. A faint purple light enfolded her body, a phenomenon occurring after consuming the legendary ’Profound Frost Purple Fruit’.

After consuming the ’Profound Frost Purple Fruit,’ Xue’Er immediately felt a scorching power rising from her Dantian, swiftly spreading throughout her body. Her body felt like a furnace, the temperature continuously rising, threatening to burn her entirely.

This power rampaged through her meridians like a wild flood, surging past all obstacles. Xue’Er felt as if she were at the center of a storm, a terrifying chill amassing within her, raging madly.

Xue’Er’s delicate body couldn’t help but tremble under the impact of this overwhelming power, as if on the verge of collapse at any moment.